Vantran Industries, Inc.

Vantran Industries, Inc. (d/b/a VanTran Transformers) is an electrical equipment manufacturing company founded in 1963 in Vandalia, Illinois. The company settled in Waco, Texas, in 1974, where it continues to maintain its primary operations. In 2024, the firm was acquired by MGM Transformer Company, and its regional presence is now reinforced by the speed of Forgent, an entity that unites several energy infrastructure brands. Vantran Industries specializes in the design and production of custom, liquid-filled distribution-class transformers tailored for specialized and demanding environments. Business/Product Breakdown Vantran Industries, Inc. manufactures a variety of liquid-filled transformers, including padmount, substation, multi-tap substation, submersible, vault, and polemount units. These products are engineered for a wide range of applications such as solar and renewable energy, oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, and utility sectors. Its transformers are available in sizes up to 10MVA with primary voltages reaching 35 kilovolts. The company's engineering focus includes solutions for challenging settings such as seismic zones, unstable installations like ships or overhead cranes, and below-grade vault applications requiring custom fits. In addition to its liquid-filled line, the company provides medium voltage (MV) dry-type vacuum pressure impregnated (VPI) transformer solutions and specialized retrofitting for existing units. While Vantran does not perform installation or maintenance directly, it maintains associations with firms that provide these support services.